Where am I now?

Baseline Assistant Tool

Like any journey it’s best to understand where you are today as a whole person. Think google maps and that blue dot which appears on your screen before you set off.

While the outcomes are focused on your professional journey, you may wish to consider the wider concepts of whānau (family), tinana (physical), hinengaro (mental) and wairua (spiritual) health in your response.

Satisfaction Survey

Rating scale: 1 – Strongly Disagree | 2 – Disagree | 3 – Neutral | 4 – Agree | 5 – Strongly Agree

Professional Respect & Recognition

  1. I feel professionally respected by my medical and nursing colleagues.

  2. My contributions as a Nurse Practitioner are recognised and valued within the organisation.

  3. I am included in key clinical decision-making processes.

  4. Leadership actively promotes the value of Nurse Practitioners in the health system.

Scope of Practice & Clinical Autonomy

  1. My full scope of practice is understood and utilised appropriately.

  2. I have sufficient clinical autonomy in diagnosing and managing patient care.

  3. I am encouraged to practice at the top of my scope.

Remuneration & Career Progression

  1. My remuneration fairly reflects my skills, responsibilities, and contributions.

  2. I have access to transparent pathways for salary progression and advancement.

  3. The organisation supports clear career development opportunities for Nurse Practitioners.

Workload & Work-Life Balance

  1. My workload is manageable and allows me to maintain high-quality care.

  2. I am satisfied with my current work-life balance.

  3. I am able to take breaks, leave, and time off when needed without difficulty.

Support & Development

  1. I am encouraged to gain relevant continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

  2. I receive adequate supervision, mentorship, or peer support when needed.

  3. I have access to the resources and tools needed to perform my role effectively.

Team Culture & Collaboration

  1. There is a culture of mutual respect and collaboration across the healthcare team.

  2. Communication among staff is open, effective, and respectful.

Cultural Safety & Inclusion

  1. The organisation demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  2. I feel confident providing culturally safe care in my role.

 

What pattern do I see?

 

 

What has surprised you?

 

 

What would you like to most change?

Give yourself 5 days to self-reflect before deciding what pathway works for you. For some it may be simply seeking professional support in the form of life coaching, career coaching or professional supervision is appropriate.

Satisfaction Survey

Rating scale: 1 – Strongly Disagree | 2 – Disagree | 3 – Neutral | 4 – Agree | 5 – Strongly Agree